This reminds me of the old Eddie Murphy bit "I got some ice cream, and you can't have none, cuz you can't afford it". But this is real life. And it's here in Florida. The Key West Ice Cream Parlor, DOOZEE Bespoke Ice Cream Bar is located at 123 Duval St. in Key West, Florida and they have the most expensive ice cream bar in the world. It's called the "The To'ak Bar". And if you can handle the $250 price tag - for an ice cream bar - it does seem like quite the treat.
At DOOZEE's the "Bar" Tender will make you one custom to order. First by using their luxury vanilla bar and then dipping the bar into a premium chocolate coating. Next up, the Bar Tender picks up a Hermes Spoon to scoop up shaved morsels of the most expensive and rarest chocolate in the world – To'ak chocolate, and places it right on the bar. Then they cover the bar with edible 24k gold leaf and to top it off sugar diamonds.
If you frequent Key West and DOOZEE doesn't sound familiar, don't fret. It looks like they just opened late last year.
Right before Christmas. They're on Duval, one block north of Sloppy Joe's, and Irish Kevin's. (Been there, and been there). If you're looking for a treat with a smaller price tag, the $250 ice cream bar isn't the only thing on the menu.
Jim Epstein, owner says "If customers do not have the big bucks to spend on the To'ak Bar, this place is filled with unique Wonka-like wonders for everyone including $3.50 cup of frozen yogurt or you can make a Doozee Bar one of the favorites, which is a Mr. Beast Chocolate Almond Bar."
There's 24 different toppings to choose from to add to your Key West ice cream bar.
What does the owner, Jim Epstein, go for? "I do like the White Chocolate with Flaming Hot Cheetos, and a White Chocolate drizzle." Wow. That sounds like something you'd order after a night at Sloppy Joe's. Ha. Other unique 'extra' toppings include Dom Perignon Gummy Bears, Organic Rose Petals, and24k Gold Flakes. Even if you'd rather keep it simple, I still recommend adding the Skulls and Bones Sprinkles. or Captain Crunch. Each bar is completely customizable and made to order.
It is, however, a little cold right now for ice cream, so if you're in the area and want to try out this new place, they also have "Pay Dirt." A double chocolate cookie, which is coated in fudge frosting, dusted with Oreo cookies crumbs, and sitting on top, a mini gold shovel and sugar gold nugget. Sounds incredibly decadent. I'm considering booking on the Key West Express just to go for ice cream. And grab one of those cookies to go.
3 Southwest Florida Ice Cream Shops Named Best In State
Today (September 22) is National Ice Cream Cone Day, not to be confused with National Ice Cream Day in July. The cone makes a big difference. Any ice cream lover will agree. And now that there is an excuse to celebrate, we thought you should see this latest list featuring Naples, Fort Myers and Punta Gorda. These Southwest Florida ice cream shops named best in state. The rankings come from the folks at Trips To Discover.
Tomorrow (September 23) is the first official day of fall so why not have one last hurrah for a dessert typically associated with summer. Especially when considering it feels like summer almost year round in Southwest Florida. However, as any dessert lover knows, it does not have to be summer to enjoy this sweet treat. Ice cream is fun and it makes the world better. Even when you are sad.
Ice cream has been around for a long time but there is some debate on the cone. The eatable receptor for ice cream is said to have made its big debut at the World's Fair in St. Louis back in 1904. Eight years later an entrepreneur and inventor obtained a patent for the cone. He eventually sold that patent to Nabisco. Since that time, all kinds of different cones have been created for us to enjoy.
These Southwest Florida ice cream shops are among the best in the state. Stop by today or over the weekend and see why
Harbor Scoops and Bites, Punta Gorda
Harbor Scoops boasts ice cream with a view. The shop faces Charlotte Harbor and the Peace River. All ice cream is made in house and flavors change seasonally. I mean look at the fall special in the bellow Instagram post. And that cone! Yum
Royal Scoop, Naples
Royal Scoop has been delighting palates in Southwest Florida since 1979. Over the years, they've won numerous awards and expanded to five locations, including one on Fort Myers Beach that is temporarily closed. They also have mobile ice cream truck.
Love Boat Ice Cream, Fort Myers
Love Boat Ice Cream is an iconic stop in Fort Myers. The original location on San Carlos Blvd, on the way to Fort Myers Beach, expanded a few years ago to a new site just blocks from the original. It has also opened two additional spots (Sanibel temporarily closed) with more to come. Including Cape Coral.
